Sketch The Morning Tour: Capture Ghost Ranch’s Georgia O’Keeffe-Inspired Landscapes
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–3.5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be able to handle walking short distances at moderate altitude and endure sun exposure for several hours.
Overview
Explore the vivid high desert landscapes of Ghost Ranch on this unique morning tour inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe. Spend over two hours sketching and painting amid the colorful cliffs and mesas that shaped her work.
Sketch The Morning Tour
Starting at $45• 3 Hours • Ages 18+
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About This Adventure
Experience the breathtaking landscapes that inspired Georgia O'Keeffe on this exclusive tour at Ghost Ranch. Enjoy a guided journey to iconic sites, followed by over two hours of creative time to sketch, paint, and photograph. Perfect for artists of all levels, this intimate setting fosters inspiration and artistic expression.
Rates
Adult (Ages 18+): $45
Duration
3 Hours
About
This tour and time to sketch and photograph takes us out into the landscape that Georgia O'Keeffe loved to paint. The O'Keeffe house and this landscape are located in a private area of Ghost Ranch only accessible on our Georgia O'Keeffe Landscape Tour, Trail Ride, and now on this new tour which allows artists extra time after the tour. While traveling by van to the places where artists can set up we will look at some of her paintings begun in these red hills and colorful cliffs. Afterwards there will be 2 + hours to sketch, paint, and take photographs. Intended for artists with some training but everyone is welcome.
Please bring your own materials and portable equipment. A sketchbook, watercolors, pastels, pencils and/or charcoal would be best. Also a broad brimmed hat, water, and sunscreen.
Limited to 8 artists per session.
SCHEDULE: -Our tours are opened throughout the year on a rolling basis. Typically the schedule will be up two months in advance for a particular month.
We are always happy to open tours in advance upon request for any month depending on our private group tours. Please send your request to: tours@ghostranch.org
Adventure Tips
Stay hydrated in the high desert
Carry and refill water to avoid dehydration as shade is limited during the tour.
Wear sun protection
Bring a broad-brimmed hat and sunscreen to shield from strong UV rays at elevation.
Bring your own art supplies
Pack sketchbooks, watercolors, or charcoal, as materials are not provided.
Arrive early
Plan to arrive 30 minutes before start time to check in and get settled; late arrivals cannot join.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mule deer roaming early in the morning
- Red-tailed hawks soaring above the mesas
History
Ghost Ranch has been a creative hub since the 1930s, attracting artists including Georgia O’Keeffe who found inspiration in its dramatic landscape.
Conservation
The ranch community actively promotes sustainable tourism and protects the delicate desert ecosystem by limiting group sizes and using designated trails.
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Recommended Gear
Broad-brimmed hat
Protects your face and neck from strong desert sun throughout the tour.
summer specific
Portable easel or folding chair
Helps maintain comfort during longer sketching and painting sessions.
Water bottle
Vital for staying hydrated in the dry, elevated desert climate.
all specific
Sturdy shoes or boots
Necessary for walking on uneven terrain around Ghost Ranch's trails and landscape.
all specific